So my 85 318i is slow. Im thinking about putting in an m42 cause it'll keep a good weight balance and not use a lot of petrol. My question is would it be worth it? Or should I just say fuck it, sell my 85 and save the money I would've spent on the swap and buy a 91 e30?
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sell my 85 and save the money I would've spent on the swap and buy a 91 e30?
tnow, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves
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Originally posted by TobyB View Postthis. UNLESS you find a rolled is for super cheap, and you have spent thousands on making your 85 the nicest, most custom car in your precinct.
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Originally posted by econti View PostDon't listen to the people who say that they're s00per slow and all that. My chipped and exhausted M42 is totally fine to DD through traffic. And it totally makes up for it when you give it a blat through 2nd gear :D
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Originally posted by jaywood View PostM20 e30's and m42's are slow as well. Keep it, swap in a 24v or v8.past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)
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Originally posted by cello2119 View PostSo my 85 318i is slow. Im thinking about putting in an m42 cause it'll keep a good weight balance and not use a lot of petrol. My question is would it be worth it? Or should I just say fuck it, sell my 85 and save the money I would've spent on the swap and buy a 91 e30?
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